Margaret (Maggie) Reid Archibald
(3 June 1879 - 26 Aug 1970)
Margaret (Maggie) Reid Archibald was born in Port Pirie, Claire (near Adelaide), Australia on 3 June 1879. She was the second of six children born to Scotsman, James Archibald (1851 - 21 July 1910) and his wife, Catherine Reid (17 Feb 1851 - 13 Jun 1935):
- Betsy Helen (or Ellen) Archibald (29 Aug 1877 - 28 July 1944).
- Margaret (Maggie) Reid Archibald (3 June 1879 - 26 Aug 1970)
- James (Jim) Archibald (31 Aug 1882 - 3 Sep 1958)
- Adelaide (Adie) Archibald (27 June 1886 - 18 Sep 1971)
- Alexander Archibald (14 Dec 1889 - 19 Feb 1899)
- Chloris (Sissy) Mary Archibald (20 July 1891 - 23 Dec 1986)
When the Archibald family immigrated to New Zealand in 1882, Maggie was three years old and her older sister, Betsy, was around five. Their mother, Catherine, was pregnant with baby number three. Arriving in New Zealand was obviously a memorable experience for Maggie as later in life she recalled vivid memories of their boat docking in the dark.
Maggie's parents bought 140 acres of land at 85 South Head Road, Parkhurst, near Helensville. They named their new farm Glencairn after the Archibald farm back in Scotland. The land was cleared of ti-tree, and was used by Maggie's father as an experimental farm with a variety of animals including sheep, cows and horses. Maggie's four youngest siblings, James, Adelaide, Alexander, and Chloris, were born in Parkhurst.
Adventist connections
Around 1890-91, Maggie's mother, Catherine, became interested in the Bible teachings taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sometime during 1891, she was baptised and became one of the earliest Seventh-day Adventist Church members in New Zealand. Around 1894-96, Catherine met regularly with a small group of Seventh-day Adventist Church members in Parkhurst where they studied the Bible together. Maggie and her siblings probably attended these gatherings too, but it is unlikely that their father did as we know that he remained a Presbyterian throughout his life. It is possible that some of the meetings were conducted at the Archibald's home.
There are church records that show that Maggie was baptised and became a Seventh-day Adventist member, however family records indicate that she returned to her Presbyterian roots.
Schooling
Maggie's earliest education was at the Parkhurst School, then later, she went to Helensville School, riding a horse there and back (a journey of around five kilometers)! It appears that she left school (date unknown but probably at around 12 years of age) to help out on the farm.
Maggie grew to be a tall, slim and energetic young woman. She was always very attached to her father, James. According to family records from her daughter-in-law, Olwen Yates, a young Maggie was in the dairy making butter one day when her father entered and asked if she would promise to study hard if he was able to make the arrangements for her to attend Auckland Girls Grammar. Maggie agreed! On school days Maggie woke up very early in the morning, rode her horse into Helensville where she would take the 50 kilometer train journey into Auckland city. On the long journey back home each evening she probably completed all her homework! It appears that Maggie was a little older than her classmates so would have taken classes with younger girls. Maggie attended Auckland Girls Grammar for around 18 months.
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| The Archibald family at their home in Parkhurst, Helensville c1896 Back from left: Margaret (Maggie), James Snr, Catherine, Betsy Front from left: Alexander, Sissy & James Jnr Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of K Toepfer) |
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| The Archibald family at their home in Parkhurst, Helensville c1896 From left: Margaret (Maggie), Adelaide (Adie), James Snr with Alexander, Catherine, Betsy, Chloris (Sissy) & James Jnr (Jim) Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of G J Bland) |
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| Glencairn in later years Date & photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of K Toepfer) |
First employment
Olwen Yates recorded in the Yates family story, that following her education at Auckland Girls Grammar school, Maggie became a pupil-teacher at the Helensville School. Photo evidence dating from approximately 1897 has now come to light showing Miss Archibald, labelled as 'teacher', with the headmaster, Mr G F C Hosking, and children of the Te Pua School. The Te Pua school was a short distance from the Archibald's farm and Maggie rode side saddle to the school each day.
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| Margaret Archibald is shown at the far back right, in this photo of the Te Pua School c1897 Photographer unknown. (Photo courtesy of D & S Addison) |
A loss and a gain
On 19 February 1899, just before Maggie's 20th birthday, her youngest brother, Alexander (9). died after suffering with meningitis. He was buried at the Helensville Cemetery, Public Burial Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 1.
Maggie's first cousin, David Mitchell (4 Mar 1882 - 8 Aug 1955), the only son of her father's youngest sister, Mary, immigrated to New Zealand in the early 1900s (date unknown at present). It is likely that he stayed with the Archibald family for a while until he found his own way. David married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carter (1878 - 1969). David and Lizzie farmed in Bombay, Franklin, South Auckland. David's widowed father later joined them in New Zealand.
Teaching career
When Maggie was 22 years old she became the sole-charge teacher at Taupo School. Later she traveled to Northland to teach at the Jordan School situated near Hikurangi. She was met at the train station in Hikurangi by Mr Frank Elliot who asked her if she could ride a horse. When Maggie confirmed that she could, he proceeded to take her through the flooded Jordan Valley to his home. Maggie boarded with the Elliot family for some time. Maggie became known in the area as a woman with a "fine seat" who rode her horse very fast along the Jordan Road.
Move to Ruatangata
Maggie's next teaching position was in Ruatangata. There she boarded with the Hodge family who lived next door to the Yates family of Strelley Grove. Maggie served as the head mistress of this school for many years.
A family wedding and a funeral
A family wedding was held on 24 June 1907 when Adelaide married Robert Liggett (16 Sep 1877 - 6 Jan 1963). The wedding was probably held at the Archibald's Parkhurst farm.
Maggie's father, James, suffered with cancer of the intestines for nine months before he passed away at Glencairn, his home, on 21 July 1910. He was buried at the Helensville Cemetery in the family plot where his son Alexander was buried previously, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 2. The following acknowledgement from the Archibald family was published in The Auckland Star, Vol XLI, Issue 178, 29 July 1910:
The Yates - Archibald wedding
Six months after her father's death, 31 year old Maggie married Frank Albert Yates (29 May 1879 - 4 Nov 1961) who was also 31. The wedding was held at the Archibald family homestead in Parkhurst on 25 January 1911. The following day, the couple held another reception in Ruatangata for all the family and friends there that couldn't attend the wedding in Auckland.
The following recount of the reception in Ruatangata was published in The Northern Advocate on 1 February 1911:
The Yates - Worsnop connection
Frank was the youngest child of English-born immigrants, Benjamin Yates (9 Feb 1840 - 25 Apr 1910) and his wife Sarah Ann Worsnop (1844 - 8 Mar 1924). Benjamin had immigrated alone to New Zealand with the Albertlanders in 1862 as a 22 year old on the ship Matilda Wattenbach while Sarah had come to New Zealand in 1860 on the ship Frenchman as a teenager, with her family. The Worsnops originated from Yorkshire, England. Mr Worsnop must have been a man of some means because he was able to pay the passage for his wife and eight children. Shortly after their arrival in the new country the Worsnops moved to Northland. There they established a prosperous farm in the Ruatangata East district which is now known as Matarau. It is believed that the Worsnops were the first European family to settle in that area.
Benjamin came to Northland in 1863/64 and took up land in Ruatangata West (now known simply as Ruatangata). He named his farm Strelley Grove in memory of the village of Strelley, near Nottingham, England, where he had come from prior to immigrating to New Zealand. Because Benjamin was a single man, he would have sought out the friendship of other local families. This is how he is likely to have met his future wife Sarah Worsnop.
Benjamin and Sarah were married at the St Paul's Anglican Church, Symonds Street, Auckland, on 17 September 1868. Following their wedding, they returned to Strelley Grove where their five children were born:
Frank and Maggie's family
Following their wedding, Frank and Maggie settled on the Yates family farm, Strelley Grove, in Ruatangata. Their five children were born within three years!
On 19 February 1899, just before Maggie's 20th birthday, her youngest brother, Alexander (9). died after suffering with meningitis. He was buried at the Helensville Cemetery, Public Burial Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 1.
Maggie's first cousin, David Mitchell (4 Mar 1882 - 8 Aug 1955), the only son of her father's youngest sister, Mary, immigrated to New Zealand in the early 1900s (date unknown at present). It is likely that he stayed with the Archibald family for a while until he found his own way. David married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carter (1878 - 1969). David and Lizzie farmed in Bombay, Franklin, South Auckland. David's widowed father later joined them in New Zealand.
Teaching career
When Maggie was 22 years old she became the sole-charge teacher at Taupo School. Later she traveled to Northland to teach at the Jordan School situated near Hikurangi. She was met at the train station in Hikurangi by Mr Frank Elliot who asked her if she could ride a horse. When Maggie confirmed that she could, he proceeded to take her through the flooded Jordan Valley to his home. Maggie boarded with the Elliot family for some time. Maggie became known in the area as a woman with a "fine seat" who rode her horse very fast along the Jordan Road.
Move to Ruatangata
Maggie's next teaching position was in Ruatangata. There she boarded with the Hodge family who lived next door to the Yates family of Strelley Grove. Maggie served as the head mistress of this school for many years.
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| Adelaide (left) and Maggie (right) c1907 Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of A Low) |
A family wedding and a funeral
A family wedding was held on 24 June 1907 when Adelaide married Robert Liggett (16 Sep 1877 - 6 Jan 1963). The wedding was probably held at the Archibald's Parkhurst farm.
Maggie's father, James, suffered with cancer of the intestines for nine months before he passed away at Glencairn, his home, on 21 July 1910. He was buried at the Helensville Cemetery in the family plot where his son Alexander was buried previously, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 8, Seq 2. The following acknowledgement from the Archibald family was published in The Auckland Star, Vol XLI, Issue 178, 29 July 1910:
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| Maggie Archibald Date and photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of K Toepfer) |
Six months after her father's death, 31 year old Maggie married Frank Albert Yates (29 May 1879 - 4 Nov 1961) who was also 31. The wedding was held at the Archibald family homestead in Parkhurst on 25 January 1911. The following day, the couple held another reception in Ruatangata for all the family and friends there that couldn't attend the wedding in Auckland.
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| Frank and Maggie Yates' wedding portrait, 25 January 1911 Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of A Low) |
The following recount of the reception in Ruatangata was published in The Northern Advocate on 1 February 1911:
The Yates - Worsnop connection
Frank was the youngest child of English-born immigrants, Benjamin Yates (9 Feb 1840 - 25 Apr 1910) and his wife Sarah Ann Worsnop (1844 - 8 Mar 1924). Benjamin had immigrated alone to New Zealand with the Albertlanders in 1862 as a 22 year old on the ship Matilda Wattenbach while Sarah had come to New Zealand in 1860 on the ship Frenchman as a teenager, with her family. The Worsnops originated from Yorkshire, England. Mr Worsnop must have been a man of some means because he was able to pay the passage for his wife and eight children. Shortly after their arrival in the new country the Worsnops moved to Northland. There they established a prosperous farm in the Ruatangata East district which is now known as Matarau. It is believed that the Worsnops were the first European family to settle in that area.
Benjamin came to Northland in 1863/64 and took up land in Ruatangata West (now known simply as Ruatangata). He named his farm Strelley Grove in memory of the village of Strelley, near Nottingham, England, where he had come from prior to immigrating to New Zealand. Because Benjamin was a single man, he would have sought out the friendship of other local families. This is how he is likely to have met his future wife Sarah Worsnop.
Benjamin and Sarah were married at the St Paul's Anglican Church, Symonds Street, Auckland, on 17 September 1868. Following their wedding, they returned to Strelley Grove where their five children were born:
- Emma Yates (1 Mar 1871 - Dec 1928)
- Arthur Fielding Yates (23 Feb 1873 - 16 Oct 1955) (Fielding was the maiden name of Arthur's maternal grandmother)
- Annie Maria Yates (23 July 1875 - 18 May 1950)
- Alice Maud Yates (26 Dec 1877 - 4 August 1921) who was known as Maud
- Frank Albert Yates (29 May 1879 - 4 Nov 1961)
Frank and Maggie's family
Following their wedding, Frank and Maggie settled on the Yates family farm, Strelley Grove, in Ruatangata. Their five children were born within three years!
- Benjamin (Ben) James Yates (20 Nov 1911 - 8 Mar 1985)
- Albert Edward Yates (17 Aug 1912 - 23 Nov 1982)
- Alice Yates (17 Aug 1912 - 19 Aug 1912)
- Chloris Maud Yates (30 Aug 1913 - 22 Aug 1999)
- Robina Jean Yates (9 Nov 1914 - 23 Nov 1996) who was known as Jean.
Frank and Maggie's first child, Benjamin (Ben) Yates was born on 20 November 1911. He was named after their fathers. Nine months later, on 17 August 1912, Maggie gave birth to twins, Albert and Alice Yates. Sadly, little Alice died two days after birth. She was buried at the Kamo Cemetery, Ketenikau Road, Whangarei, Block VI, Row 8, Plot 10. Chloris Yates was born on 30 August 1913. She was named after Maggie's youngest sister. By the time of Chloris's birth, Maggie was a busy mother to three youngsters under the age of two!
Mrs Yates's accident & a Yates family wedding
The Northern Advocate of 5 February 1913 reported that Frank's mother had been "severely shaken" in an accident when her sulky capsized.
Frank and Maggie may have been in attendance at the second marriage of Frank's brother, Arthur, to Helen (Nellie) Ellen Chisholm (1871 - 6 June 1944) in 1913. Helen was a first cousin to Arthur and Frank. Their mothers were sisters.
World War I
World War 1 broke out in mid 1914. At the time, Maggie was pregnant with their youngest child, Robina Jean Yates (known as Jean), who was born on 9 November 1914, just three weeks after the first New Zealand soldiers embarked for front line duties.
The war affected all families in New Zealand in a variety of ways. While both Frank and his brother Albert were put on the New Zealand Army WW1 Reserve Roll, they were fortunate not to be called up for service. Their nephew, Private Frank Yates Lindsay, 75127 (16 Aug 1897 - 18 June 1945), was called up and served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 39th Reinforcements, E Company for over two years, from 7 March 1918 until 30 April 1920.
Following the war, Frank donated £1 towards building the Whangarei district war memorial.
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| Ben (right) and Albert Yates, aged 3 and 4, c1914 Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of A Low) |
Community involvement
Maggie continued to work as a teacher/headmistress in Ruatangata West even after she had children. Frank's nieces would often babysit for her while she worked. Both Frank and Maggie were very active members of their community. Frank belonged to the Ruatangata Mutual Improvement Society, both helped to run the community library, and Frank became the president of the committee that managed the community hall. He was often the Master of Ceremonies at socials and dances. The Yates family were also involved in their local Anglican/Presbyterian church.
Archibald Family Wedding
On 19 April 1915, Maggie and her family attended the wedding of her brother James to Louie Keymer (15 Sep 1881 - 17 Dec 1981) held at the Keymer homestead in Birkenhead, Auckland. In the family portrait below, Maggie can be seen seated in the front row, third from the left, with Albert on her knee. Ben is seated in front of her. (He has curly hair and an over-sized collar.) Frank is standing at the back row, twelfth from the left. Frank and Maggie's two younger daughters don't appear to be in the picture.
[NOTE: There is an alternate view of who is pictured below. Another family member has labelled the child on Maggie's lap as her youngest daughter, Jean, and identified the two children seated on the ground from left as Chloris and her brother Ben. Albert is believed to be seated on the ground at the far right.]
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Family portrait taken at the wedding of James Archibald III and Louie Keymer, 19 April 1915. Maggie is seated in the front row, third from the left. Arnold is on her lap, and Ben (with large collar) is on the ground in front. Photographer unknown but possibly W Short of Wilton Street, Grey Lynn. (Photo courtesy of S Ringrose) |
The war effort
No shooting!
In the hospital
School events
A family holiday
An unexpected death in the family
A family wedding at Strelley Grove
School social
Frank's mother dies
Visitors in town
School social at Strelley Grove
Holidays
Fleet Week
Frank's sister dies
Fire destroys homestead
Christmas performance
Yates family involvement in the community
Maggie retires from teaching
Community service and social events
Maggie's mother dies
Maggie makes a presentation
Frank is the chief witness in a court case
Ruatangata is connected to the electricity supply
Yates - Powell wedding
Frank is MC at a function
During the war years, there was a lot of fundraising. We know that Frank and Maggie did what they could to support the the war effort. On 2 June 1915, it was reported in The Northern Advocate, that many of the local families had donated a healthy sum to the Hospital Ship Fund. It was reported that Frank and Maggie donated £3 to the cause.
It's not clear what the precursor was for the following announcement that Frank placed in The Northern Advocate on 2 May 1916:
A family wedding
On 28 June 1916, Maggie may have attended the wedding of her first cousin, David Mitchell to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carter (16 Feb 1878 - 12 May 1969) at the Carter family homestead in Bombay, South Auckland.
School matters and social eventsOn 28 June 1916, Maggie may have attended the wedding of her first cousin, David Mitchell to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carter (16 Feb 1878 - 12 May 1969) at the Carter family homestead in Bombay, South Auckland.
On 17 August 1917, The Northern Advocate reported the following:
Frank was elected to the school committee in 1917 and was given the authority to counter-sign the school cheques. When he was re-elected in 1918 he took on the role of treasurer.
The West Ruatangata School erected a flagstaff in 1918 which was used for the first time on Anzac Day 1918 when the New Zealand flag was raised.
Frank served as the Master of Ceremonies on Thursday 13 February, 1919 at a community function to welcome home a returning soldier, Rifleman John George Tremaine, 11134. The evening consisted of musical items, dancing, supper and speeches, followed by more dancing until 3am!
The West Ruatangata School erected a flagstaff in 1918 which was used for the first time on Anzac Day 1918 when the New Zealand flag was raised.
Frank served as the Master of Ceremonies on Thursday 13 February, 1919 at a community function to welcome home a returning soldier, Rifleman John George Tremaine, 11134. The evening consisted of musical items, dancing, supper and speeches, followed by more dancing until 3am!
As headmistress, Maggie hosted a community function at the West Ruatangata School in May 1919 to honour the former headmaster, Charles Ray Briggs, who had just returned home after serving more than three years in the war. Maggie's students presented some performances during the occasion. Frank was in attendance also, and served as Master of Ceremonies for the event which was recounted in The Northern Advocate of 9 May 1919.
In September 1919, Frank was the Master of Ceremonies at a community dance. The occasion was reported in The Northern Advocate of 24 September 1919.
The Northern Advocate of 2 December 1919 reported that there had been insufficient rainfall in the region but recent rain had been welcomed. It also mentioned that the Ruatangata West School had had a successful medical and cultural inspection. The medical representative reported that there was "a fine healthy lot of children." It stated that Mrs Yates (Maggie) was preparing students for the forthcoming proficiency exam, and that the students were eagerly anticipating the upcoming annual school picnic. A little over two weeks later, the 19 December 1919 edition of The Northern Advocate reported that six out of the seven students from West School who sat the proficiency exam passed it.
On Christmas Eve 1919 The Northern Advocate reported the following:
A visitor
In early 1920, Frank and Maggie opened their home to Frank's nephew, Private Frank Lindsay (22). He had just returned home from war service according to The Northern Advocate of 17 April 1920. During his time abroad, Frank had spend quite a bit of time in a military hospital. He was discharged from service two weeks after visiting his Yates relatives.
According to The Northern Advocate printed on 6 May 1920, the Ruatangata East School had 23 students while Maggie was the headmistress of the nearby Ruatangata West School with 19 students. The two schools often held joint functions, including picnics. On 10 August 1920, Maggie and her colleague, Miss O'Connor from the Ruatangata East School, organised a joint fund-raiser for their school libraries. The following article gives an account of the day:
The annual school picnic was held in December 1920. Maggie was the secretary of the organising committee, which was praised in The Northern Advocate of 28 December 1920 for the "successful and enjoyable function."
The Northern Advocate of 3 February 1921, reported that the Yates family spent two weeks holidaying on the east coast of Northland:
Frank's sister, A. Maud Watkinson (44), died suddenly of puerperal eclampsia in Papakura, Auckland, on 4 August 1921, leaving a husband and eight children, the eldest being 17 years of age. The Northern Advocate of 8 August 1921 gave the following report, mentioning Mrs Yates which would refer to Frank's mother:
A very festive occasion followed when Frank and Maggie hosted a family wedding at Strelley Grove. Frank's niece, Agnes White Lindsay (29 Mar 1899 - 4 Feb 1951) married Ralph Heaten Dyer (27 July 1892 - 18 July 1991) on Wednesday 24 August 1921 in the drawing room of their farmhouse. The Northern Advocate of 21 August 1921, reported that the wedding was a very pretty one with scrumptious food and delightful music. Chloris (8) and Jean (7) served as flower girls at the wedding and carried baskets of violets. The wedding breakfast was served at Strelley Grove and was followed by a social evening of dancing and more sumptuous food at the tastefully decorated Purua Hall.
On Friday 11 November 1921, Maggie's school students presented a fancy dress concert for an appreciative audience. Students dressed up in all manner of costumes, and performed group and solo dances. Maggie's own children dressed up too! Ben went as a golliwog, Albert was dressed as a tennis player, Chloris went as Jill (presumably from the Jack and Jill poem), and Jean was dressed up as Red Riding Hood. The following article from The Northern Advocate of 14 November gives further details about the event:
Holidays & community involvements
In January 1923, the Yates family spent a holiday at the beach. Around the same time, Frank was elected to Ruatangata's 1923 Entertainment Committee.
The Northern Advocate of 17 February 1923 reported the Maggie was elected secretary of the School Committee to organise the children's activities for the annual picnic of the East and West Ruatangata schools. The picnic was scheduled for Friday 2 March with a social event for the adults in the evening. Frank and Miss O'Connor, the head mistress of the Ruatangata East School, were also elected to organising committee.
The Northern Advocate, 17 May 1923 reported the following:
A court case
In June 1923, Frank was involved in a court case that was reported in The Northern Advocate of 6 June. The complainant had bought a cow from Frank but it died shortly afterwards from mammitis. The new owner believed that Frank knew about the disease, however the judge said that there was no evidence that the cow was unwell at the point of sale, so instructed the plaintiff to pay court costs.
In the summer of 1924, the Yates family drove to the beach for their holidays. It was reported as follows in The Northern Advocate, 23 January 1924:
Frank's mother, Sarah (79), died on the morning of 8 March (some sources state 7 March) 1924 in a Montazah Private Hospital in Whangarei. She had suffered a thigh injury the previous year and had not recovered from it. She was described by the Northern Advocate of 8 March 1924 as a pioneer of the Ruatangata district, having lived there since her youth. A large crowd of family and friends turned out the following day (a Sunday) to Sarah's funeral service at the Kamo Cemetery, Whangarei. The Northern Advocate of 15 March gave the following obituary for Sarah Yates:
The following announcement was reported in The Northern Advocate of 20 May 1924:
The Northern Advocate of 2 June 1924 reported that Frank's sisters, Emma Lindsay and Annie Forsyth had been guests at the Yates's home:
Maggie was a fun-loving teacher, and organised a special event at her home, Strelly Grove, for her school students on Wednesday evening 27 August 1924. The Northern Advocate of 29 August 1924 printed the following report of the occasion:
In the summer of 1925, Frank and Maggie took their family to the beach for a holiday. The Finlayson and Brown families also went, and according to The Northern Advocate of 2 February 1925, they had an enjoyable time:
During Easter 1925, Frank and Maggie were hosts to Frank's sister Emma Lindsay, and her family. They were visiting from the Coromandel.
In August 1925, Maggie and some other members of the local community visited Auckland and attended the Fleet Week celebrations. Between 11 and 25 August a United States Navy fleet consisting of eight of the world's most modern battleships as well as two or three support ships, visited the main centres around New Zealand. In Auckland, the arrival would have been spectacular, as the ships appeared out of the misty Hauraki Gulf and were met by flotillas of small boats, and crowds of people cramming the many vantage points around the city to watch them sail in. The following day, thousands of American sailors paraded through the city, accompanied by bands, to the great delight of 80 000 flag waving, cheering fans. While the navy were in town, many activities were held to show hospitality to the visitors, including sports matches, race meets, excursions and sight-seeing tours. Many local families opened their homes so sailors could have home-cooked meals. The battleships were made available for public viewing almost every day. Many events were held on board the ships, including official receptions, balls, concerts and dances. On several evenings there were search-light displays, and during the day, there were often flypasts by United States Navy seaplanes as well as local aircraft.
Community involvements
Frank served as the chairman of the trustees of the Ruatangata hall in 1925. The Northern Advocate of 24 July 1925 reported a court case in which Frank was the defendant. The case involved the plaintiff having an accident while attending a dance at the hall.
Both Frank and Maggie were active members of the Ruatangata Public Library. They attended the annual meeting of subscribers on 10 June 1925. At this meeting Frank was elected the the committee which ran the libraries in both East and West Ruatangata. A separate committee was set up which was responsible for selecting and buying the new books for the libraries. Both Frank and Maggie were elected to that committee. Frank and Maggie were also heavily involved with the library committee between 1927 and 1939.
The Northern Advocate of 17 December 1927 reported on a successful school fete that Maggie organised. The children performed dances and wore fancy dress. Frank and Maggie's children were also mentioned in the article! Albert, it says, was dressed as a Morris dancer. Jean's costume was described as 'Cadbury Chocolate' while Chloris' was called 'Cocoa'.
Frank was elected to the Vestry of the Kamo-Hikurangi Parish of the Anglican Church. He served in this capacity in 1926, and was also re-elected at the annual general meeting held in May 1928.
In December 1928, Frank's eldest sister, Emma Lindsay (58), died. She had been living in the Coromandel with her husband, Robert Hewitt Lindsay, where they had raised their seven children. The Northern Advocate of 21 December 1928 shared the following news:
Frank and Maggie's house burnt down on the night of 4 October 1929 while they were out. The Horowhenua Chronicle of 5 October 1929 reported the incident as follows:
Following the fire, Frank and Maggie rebuilt. Their new home was considered modern and spacious. A house warming party was held just before they moved into it, as reported by The Northern Advocate on 3 May 1930:
Maggie prepared her 32 students for a special Christmas performance at the community hall in December 1930. After the children had performed some visiting Maori performers sang. At around 11 pm, gifts were distributed to all the children, and a nice jardiniere was gifted to Maggie from her students.
Three of Frank and Maggie's children, Ben, Albert, and Jean, were elected to Ruatangata Entertainment Committee in January 1931 according to The Northern Advocate of 23 January 1931.
The Yates family was involved in the local tennis club. and it is reported that they attended the dance of the Te Matarau Tennis Club in October 1931.
Maggie retired from her position as the head mistress of the Ruatangata West School in early 1932. The Northern Advocate of 3 March 1932, gave the following tribute to Maggie:
A special function was held in Maggie's honour, to celebrate her 15 years of service at the Ruatangata West School. The following article was printed in The Northern Advocate on 28 April 1932:
Maggie was re-elected as president of the Ruatangata Women's Institute at its annual meeting held on 16 March 1934.
In early April 1934, Maggie and her daughters are reported in The Northern Advocate of 9 April 1934, to have attended the 21st birthday party at the Purua Hall for Miss Jean Hamlin. Chloris is mentioned in the paper as being the winner of the Monte Carlo waltz along with her dance partner, Mr P Linsday. It is possible that the rest of the family attended the celebration as well.
The Yates family were in attendance at the annual Ruatangata library ball held in October 1934. According to The Northern Advocate of 15 October 1934, there was a fancy hat competition at the ball and Maggie's daughter, Jean, won second prize for her cake dish hat. Jean was also successful in the dance competition, winning the Monte Carlo waltz competition with her partner, Mr A King.
In November 1934, Frank and Maggie hosted a social event at their home. The newspaper article below, taken from The Northern Advocate of 23 November explains:
Maggie was the president of the Ruatangata Women's Institute in 1935. To celebrate the third anniversary of the institute, a concert and dance was held at the community hall. Maggie gave a speech at this event and cut the celebratory cake. A report of the event was printed in The Northern Advocate on 6 April 1935.
Maggie's mother, Catherine, developed cancer in 1935 and was admitted to Huia Hospital where she had major surgery. Sadly, she never recovered from the operation, and died on Thursday, 13 June 1935. Catherine (84) was buried at the Helensville Cemetery on 15 June 1935 beside her husband James and their son Alexander. Public Area, Block 1, Row B2, Plot 10, Seq 1. The Northern Advocate printed the following Obituary for Catherine on 14 June 1935:
On 23 June 1936 a special farewell was held in the Ruatangata Hall for Mrs O. Cotterill and her family. Maggie gave the official presentation and speech on behalf of the community.
On 23 September 1936, Frank was in attendance at the Kamo sales yard where he got involved in an incident which saw him become the chief witness in a court case. The story was reported as follows, in The Northern Advocate of 2 November, 1936:
Wednesday evening 23 November 1938 was a night of change for the town of Ruatangata. It was the night the town was connected to the electricity supply! A community social was held in the hall to commemorate the occasion. Maggie was the one to turn on the lights for the very first time! A report about the occasion was printed in The Northern Advocate, 26 November 1938:
Church involvement
Frank Yates came from an Anglican Church background. His father helped to build the first church in Ruatangata in 1868-69. This church was jointly used by the Anglicans and the Methodists until it burnt down in the 1880s. Following the fire, the parishioners used the local hall for services until in 1939 a replacement church was built. Frank Yates was instrumental in building the new church and the first wedding held in it was in 1940 when his daughter R Jean married Hugh Agnew!
On Saturday evening, 14 January 1939, Frank and Maggie's eldest son, Ben was married to Olwen Winifred (or Winnifreed) Powell (14 Jan 1939 - 28 Nov 1984) at the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Whangarei. Albert was the best man. The wedding reception was held at the Whangarei Hotel. Details of the wedding were reported in The Northern Advocate on 11 February 1939:
According to The Northern Advocate of 22 March 1939, Frank was the Master of Ceremonies at the annual social function organised by the Ruatangata Library Committee.
Siblings pass away
Maggie's oldest sister, Betsy, died in Kingseat Mental Hospital on 28 July 1944. She was 65 years old. The cause of her death was given as chronic miocardial degeneration. Betsy was buried at the Papakura Cemetery.
Frank's sister, Annie, died in Whangarei on 18 May 1950.
Frank's brother, Arthur, died in Hamilton, on 16 October 1955.
Maggie's brother James died on 3 September 1958.
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| Frank & Maggie Yates with their grandchildren in their backyard, on the occasion of Frank's 80th birthday 29 May 1959 Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of K Toepfer) |
Frank dies Frank died on 4 November 1963. He was buried at the Kamo Cemetery, Ketenikau Road, Whangarei, Block VI, Row 8, Plot 9.
Last family portrait On 27 December 1969, Maggie attended the wedding of her grand-daughter, DY. While there, this lovely family portrait was taken. This was the last time Maggie was photographed with all her children together.
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| The Yates family at the wedding of one of Ben's daughters. 27 December 1969 From left: Ben, Jean, Maggie (seated), Chloris and Albert Photographer unknown (Photo courtesy of A Low) |
Maggie died on 26 August 1970, aged 91 years. She was buried next to her husband (in the same plot as their baby daughter Alice who died in 1912) at the Kamo Cemetery, Ketenikau Road, Whangarei, Block VI, Row 8, Plot 10. Her cemetery record lists her name erroneously as Magreth Reed Yates.
Frank and Maggie left their house and its contents to one of their daughters.
The family of Frank and Maggie Yates:
Benjamin (Ben) James (20 Nov 1911 - 8 Mar 1985)
Frank and Maggie left their house and its contents to one of their daughters.
The family of Frank and Maggie Yates:
Ben was born in Whangarei and was named after both of his grandfathers, Benjamin Yates and James Archibald.
On 11 January 1939 he married Olwen Winifred (or Winnifreed) Powell (14 Jan 1939 - 28 Nov 1984) in the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Whangarei. They had seven children, five daughters and two sons.
Sadly, Olwen died in car accident in 1984. She was cremated and her ashes were buried at the Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei, Ash Berm Block A, Plot 247. Ben died the following year, aged 73. He was cremated, and his ashes were also interred at the Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei, Ash Berm Block A, Plot 247.
Albert and his twin sister Alice were born on 17 August 1912 in Whangarei. Sadly, Alice died two days after birth.
Albert never married.
Alice and her twin brother Albert were born on 17 August 1912 in Whangarei. She died two days after birth and was buried at the Kamo Cemetery, Ketenikau Road, Whangarei, Block VI, Row 8, Plot 10. Alice's mother was later buried in the same plot and her father's burial plot is the neighbouring one.
Chloris was named after her maternal aunt, Chloris Archibald (20 July 1891 - 23 Dec 1986).
Chloris married Gordon Frederick Attwood (1910 - 1 Oct 2001).
Gordon and Chloris adopted two children.
Chloris died in 1999 and was buried at the Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei, Maunu Park, Block 47, Plot 3327. Gordon died in 2001 and was buried with his wife.
Jean married Hugh Guilbert Agnew (28 Oct 1909 - 21 Apr 1982) in 1940
Hugh and Jean had two daughters and two sons. Their eldest child, Margaret has passed away:
Margaret Elizabeth Agnew (8 Aug 1943 - 24 Dec 2003).
Margaret was the eldest child of Hugh and Robina. She was named after her maternal grandmother. Margaret married D E Pamplin (still living), a builder, and they had two sons. Margaret died in Whangarei in 2003 aged 60 and was buried at the Maunu Cemetery, Block 34, Plot 5153
Both Hugh and Jean were cremated. Their ashes were buried together at the Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei, Maunu Ash Berm, Block B, Plot 137.
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Other Sources of Information
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- Family held records courtesy of G J Bland
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